City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

Hermiston, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hermiston - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

19,406
Residents
$67,128
Median income
$244,700
Median home
$1,027
Median rent (state)

Hermiston - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Hermiston lands in the 46th percentile for household income and the 10th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

46th
percentile, household income
55th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
10th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hermiston, OR

Oregon's Hermiston is a small town, with 19,406 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Hermiston households earn a median of $67,128 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.6%. Home values in Hermiston run a median of $244,700, and the median resident age is 31.8 years. About 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 66.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 85 residential building permits were authorized in Hermiston (Slowing), down 23% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Hermiston's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 3542.9 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 52.0°F with 8.8 inches of precipitation per year.

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Oregon scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,027 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oregon run around $185, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 26.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

19,406 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$67,128 /yr

Poverty 8.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does Hermiston compare to other US cities?

Here's how Hermiston stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 46% higher than other cities
Home value 55% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities
Safety 10% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Oregon and the picture shifts: Hermiston ranks #77 of 85 Oregon cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hermiston against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oregon only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oregon-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Hermiston near the bottom of Oregon's cities

Among the 395 Oregon cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Hermiston ranks #383 - the 2nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hermiston only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#207 of 364
43rd percentile in Oregon
Median Gross Rent
#383 of 395
2nd percentile in Oregon
Median Home Value
#279 of 366
24th percentile in Oregon
Poverty Rate
#136 of 395
65th percentile in Oregon
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#269 of 395
32nd percentile in Oregon

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oregon only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

46thIncome percentile
10thSafety percentile

46th percentile nationally for median household income · 10th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hermiston's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hermiston's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Hermiston's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hermiston's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$244,700 45th percentile more affordable than 45% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hermiston $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hermiston, OR Hermiston, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hermiston, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hermiston, OR median $67,128/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hermiston, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hermiston, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
19,406
Median Income
$67,128
Median Home Value
$244,700
Median Age
31.8
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Labor force participation
66.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3542.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
317.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3225.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
52.0°F
Annual Precipitation
8.8"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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19,400 residents19,600 residents19,800 residents20,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 19,453 residents 19,906 residents ▲ +2.3%
Hermiston's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
85
housing units authorized
Single-Family
81
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 110
2020 88
2021 113
2022 197
2023 77
2024 85

Permit volume decreased 23% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.0%
Carpool
13.0%
Public Transit
1.5%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
1.8%
Other
1.8%

Based on 9,356 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hermiston sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,027/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
26.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

Cedar Mill
19,482 people
Central Point
19,183 people
Lebanon
18,978 people
Altamont
19,844 people
Sherwood
20,227 people
Canby
18,103 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hermiston's 19,406 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South El Monte, CA
19,413 people
Naples, FL
19,421 people
Englewood, FL
19,385 people
Warrensburg, MO
19,437 people
Madisonville, KY
19,442 people
Sherrelwood, CO
19,368 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hermiston's $67,128 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Villa Ridge, MO
$67,129 median income
Gumlog, GA
$67,131 median income
Altona, IL
$67,125 median income
LaPlace, IL
$67,125 median income
Brunsville, IA
$67,125 median income
Wyoming, IA
$67,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hermiston, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hermiston, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 60.1% 21.5% 15.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 52.0% White 60.1% Black or African American 1.1% Asian 0.6% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 21.5% Two or more races 15.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hermiston compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hermiston (this city) 19,406 $67,128
Cedar Mill 19,482 $167,037
Central Point 19,183 $80,450
Lebanon 18,978 $56,740
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hermiston, OR?

What is the population of Hermiston, OR? +

Hermiston, OR has a population of 19,406 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hermiston, OR? +

Hermiston households earn a median of $67,128 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hermiston? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hermiston; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

Is Hermiston, OR safe? +

Hermiston has a total crime rate of 3542.9 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hermiston, OR? +

Hermiston's median home value sits at $244,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hermiston? +

Hermiston has an average annual temperature of 52.0°F, 8.8 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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